When eating is as addictive as smoking


By AGENCY
Ever joke that you’re addicted to potato chips? Research suggests that you might really be! — AFP

Is it possible to become addicted to processed foods like potato chips and candy in the same way as nicotine?

This controversial idea is the subject of a new scientific analysis in which international researchers estimate that 14% of adults may be addicted to ultra-processed foods.

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